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Overview |
Baker | MBTS | ||
| Location | Baldwin City, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakeru.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baker | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,620 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,620 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,957 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,294 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 35% |
Admission |
Baker | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 776 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 712 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Baker | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baker | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,999 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $175 |
Diversity |
Baker | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Baker | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Baker | MBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (3,772 students vs. 2,105 students)
Baker vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baker or MBTS?
- Baker University is 268.5% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.5% higher at Baker than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($31,620.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than Baker ($23,318 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 44.7% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,440 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 303.4% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($23,294 vs. $5,774)
Baker vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baker or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or Baker .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 65 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming Baker students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Baker (91.8%)
Baker vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baker or MBTS? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MBTS and Baker.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $7,995 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($17,004 vs. $24,999)
- MBTS graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baker students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/